Shelby Leigh

Bend, Oregon, USA

2k Followers

Shelby Leigh has been teaching meditation for over 20 years, drawing inspiration from her own practice in both the Insight and Vajrayana traditions. A certified Mindfulness Facilitator through UCLA, she is also a somatic psychotherapist, consultant, and Licensed Professional Counselor. Shelby teaches online and on retreat, offering a grounded blend of compassion, depth, and practicality. Her approach weaves trauma-informed mindfulness, somatic practices, attachment theory, and nervous system tending into inclusive, neuro-affirming spaces where sensitive and neurodivergent people can feel deeply seen and supported. Away from teaching, Shelby is nourished by nature and adventure—road-tripping down dirt roads, rafting rivers, midnight canoeing under the stars, or flying somewhere tropical. She’s equally at home writing memoirs, taking long naps, chasing sunsets, and asking herself often: “What is the most loving thing I can do in this moment?”

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Reviews

Jenna Reynolds

Oct 27, 2025

This is a fantastic course!! So full of supportive learning and practices! I will be returning to this one again! Thank you!

Tanya P

Jul 5, 2025

So lovely, relaxing, welcoming.

Biggi Junge

Jun 16, 2025

An unusual course in that it is much more open than most courses on Insight Timer. It focuses so much more on being with myself instead of doing something - be it visualization, breathing or other techniques - that I looked forward to each new episode. Thank You 🙏🏼

Nat

Mar 28, 2024

I love this course and her other 10 day course, I keep replaying the sessions. Transformative, thank you so much Shelby

Nat

Feb 27, 2024

Fabulous course. I reached a whole new level of restorative rest. Thank you.

Dori

Jan 10, 2024

Thank you for this most soothing and nourishing course. It was very healing to this empath with past traumas. You have such a soothing voice and the journey you take us on to healing our body and mind is a wonderful and unique approach. With much thanks, love and blessings, Dori 💜🤍💜

Kristin

Jan 1, 2024

Beautiful grounding and restorative practice. A reset for the nervous system that I needed. ❤️🫶🏽

Angela

Jul 9, 2023

Amazing, plan to listen to again. Your guidance is naturally soothing and calming, thank you?

Michelle P

May 20, 2023

I found this, or it found me, at just the time needed. 💜

Halima Bach

Apr 22, 2023

The exercises helped me tune into and make friends with my body. I found it so helpful to feel my adrenal glands and send them love. Overall this helped me feel my body and be more in it. I am grateful for this class. It is a wonderful one.

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